For the first time, Rockland County will be host to a craft beer festival. Organizers say the event, featuring over 30 breweries, will be the premier craft beer sampling event in the lower Hudson Valley.

The outdoor area of the Growler & Gill Craft Beer Shoppe, 148 E. Rt. 59 Nanuet, NY will be the scene of the festival on Sat. June 1, from 3-7 p.m. and each attendee will receive a souvenir tasting gill as well as have the opportunity to taste samples of more than 60 craft beers.

Attendees will enjoy live music and delicious beer-centric food (available for purchase). A selection of local retail vendors will also be on-site.

Info, initial list of participating breweries and advance tickets available at www.lhvcraftbeerfest.com –General admission $40, VIP (2-3PM) $75, Designated Driver $10. A $2 per ticket donation will be made to the Lustgarten Foundation for pancreatic cancer research.